What are Gaskets? Types of Gaskets?
What is a Gasket ? A Gasket stores energy, like a spring, and seals two mating surfaces that fail to perfectly meet. Wikipedia: “Fills the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression”. Gaskets are everywhere. They’re in your car, at work, even in the air! A gasket is a common term used to describe any seal or grommet that holds two things together. You can make gaskets from rubber, plastic, metal, and other materials. The material choice depends on why you need to use a Gasket. Types of Gaskets Include The Following: The primary function of gaskets is to seal the irregularities of each face of the flange so that there will be no leakage of the service fluid from the flange joint. Gasco Inc distributes the following products: PTFE Sheet Gasket : If you're wondering What is a PTFE gasket? here is some info, PTFE Sheet Gaskets are composed entirely of carbon and fluorine in a ...